S17 3DT is a sought-after residential area on Causeway Head Road, 0.3km from Townhead in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Dore and Totley ward and the Sheffield, Hallam constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S17, S17 3DT offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S17 3DT are sourced from Output Area E00040105 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAUSEWAY HEAD ROAD, S17 3DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAUSEWAY HEAD ROAD, S17 3DT.
198
49
£ 59,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S17 3DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S17 3DT's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £100k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3DT. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 112,500
2 sales · Mean £ 112,500
Detached
£ 302,500
1 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S17 3DT has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dore Primary School
The Rowan School
King Ecgbert School
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- News Plus0.0 km
- The Village Greens0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dore Club0.2 km
- Devonshire Arms0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Almas0.1 km
- Caffe D' Amour0.0 km
- Dore Cafe0.1 km
- Dore Moor Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Dore Moor Inn0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- It's All About Eco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Union Jack0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dore & Totley1.7 km
- Dronfield5.6 km
- Grindleford6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Terrace Road/Leyfield Road0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/The Causeway0.1 km
- Causeway Head Road/Heather Lea Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S173DT · Data under Open Government Licence